Russel Norman
'Oil companies need to be history' - Russel Norman
The Prime Minister's pledge not to grant new mining permits on conservation land leaves the door open for oil and gas exploration on land not controlled by the Department of Conservation. Jacinda… Video, Audio
Prime Minister to consider new mining permits
A West Coast mayor says it's a relief to hear the coalition government will consider new oil, gas and mining permits, but he says it's alarming that conservation land remains off limits. Audio
Ministry for Primary Industries dismantled under new govt
The Ministry for Primary Industries is being dismantled. The new Labour-led government is splitting it up into three parts covering forestry, fisheries and agriculture. Labour MP Stuart Nash will be… Audio
What will new govt do for environment?
The establishment of a Zero Carbon Act and significant increases in funding to the Department of Conservation are some of the environmentally-focused policies promised by the new government. There's… Audio
Political Panel talks election results
Politicians will be returning to Wellington today with no clear result out of Saturday's general election. Former Greens co-leader Russel Norman, former Labour MP Clayton Cosgrove and PR consultant… Audio
Former Greens co-leader Russel Norman
The former Green Party co-leader Russel Norman. Audio
Greens ran ‘solid campaign’ despite ‘disaster’ - Russel Norman
Former Green party leader Russel Norman says the Greens made a "terrible mistake" ahead of the election with its management of Metiria Turei's admission of benefit fraud, but they ran a solid campaign… Video, Audio
Greenpeace goes to court over surveillance, alleges links to govt
Greenpeace is hoping a court case will help protect the privacy of its staff and volunteers after confirmation they were spied on. Its director Dr Russel Norman joins us. Audio
Environmental groups fear result of funding boost
Environmental groups fear extra funding to cope with growing numbers of tourists will be bad for the country's national parks. Audio
Insight: Will Cameras End Commercial Fish Dumping?
Conan Young looks at what is and isn't being done to reduce fish dumping in our waters Audio
Advertising watchdog backs Greenpeace' controversial video
The advertising watchdog has found in favour of Greenpeace after complaints were made that its adverts blamed the dairy industry for water pollution. Russel Norman, the Executive Director of… Audio
Mining drags on growing economy
New Zealand's mining sector continues to struggle despite the economy being one of the fastest growing in the developed world. Audio
Greenpeace calls for independent review of fish quotas
Greenpeace director Russel Norman says commercial fish dumping is systemic and calls for an independent review of the fish quota system. Audio
MPI Invesitgators: Lack of action leads to over-fishing
Leaked Ministry for Primary Industries reports show officials believe that MPI's failure to prosecute skippers is contributing to over-fishing and illegal dumping. Audio
Greenpeace rejects foreign trust link
In Parliament yesterday, the Prime Minister John Key went on the front foot over the Panama Papers, armed with the IRD's initial analysis of the documents. Audio
Greenpeace defends against criticism it supports polar bear hunting
Greenpeace is denying claims it's endorsing polar bear hunting in the Arctic. Audio
Greenpeace Executive Director calls for water payment
Former Green Party co-leader turned Executive Director of Greenpeace Russel Norman joins Checkpoint to discuss water rights. Audio
Greenpeace says block offer shows industry in decline
The oil industry says a sharp fall in the number of companies wanting to explore in New Zealand does not mean the country has no future as an oil producer. Audio
Catastrophic outcome still feared despite COP21
Greenpeace says the climate change agreement struck in Paris over the weekend does not go far enough to protect Pacific countries from catastrophic events caused by climate pollution. Audio
